MMA ring announcer Bruce Buffer won't appear at this weekend's UFC event, as he is currently recovering from a recent case of COVID-19. UFC President Dana White revealed the news during a press conference Thursday. "He didn't wanna make this trip. He's home, relaxing and recovering from COVID[-19]," said White. Joe Martinez, a frequent alternate … Continue reading Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
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‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 23 Winner Andrew Sanchez Released By UFC
Andrew Sanchez, winner on Season 23 of "The Ultimate Fighter," is no longer on the UFC roster. The 10-fight UFC vet was reportedly released from his contract recently, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Sanchez is departing the roster after suffering two stoppage losses this year. He has faced Makmud Muradov and … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 23 Winner Andrew Sanchez Released By UFC
Injury Takes Kevin Holland Out of Rematch Against Kyle Daukaus At November 13th UFC Event
Middleweights Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus won't get their rematch bout on November 13th, as Holland has recently been pulled from the lineup due to an undisclosed injury. Holland's withdrawal from the card was confirmed by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Wednesday. Their fight was set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Injury Takes Kevin Holland Out of Rematch Against Kyle Daukaus At November 13th UFC Event
Lightweight Viacheslav Borshchev To Make UFC Debut Against Dakota Bush on January 15th
UFC newcomer Viacheslav Borshchev will get his UFC debut early next year, facing Dakota Bush at the promotion's January 15th event. The new lightweight matchup was first confirmed by John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Borshchev had an explosive win earlier this … Continue reading Lightweight Viacheslav Borshchev To Make UFC Debut Against Dakota Bush on January 15th
15-Fight UFC Vet Mike Perry Signs Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deal With BKFC
Mike Perry has signed a deal with bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC recently, marking the end of a 15-fight UFC run. Perry's signing was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Perry, 30, joins a roster of many notable MMA fighters that have crossed over into bare-knuckle boxing. This includes Paige VanZant, Jonny … Continue reading 15-Fight UFC Vet Mike Perry Signs Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deal With BKFC
ONE Championship Postpones 10th-Anniversary Card Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases In Singapore
ONE Championship's 10th-anniversary event has been postponed to early 2022 due to a recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Singapore. The event was first set to happen on December 5th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Ariel Helwani reported the postponement of "ONE X" first. The daily count of new COVID-19 cases in Singapore has been … Continue reading ONE Championship Postpones 10th-Anniversary Card Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases In Singapore
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 9 Results: Five Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
UFC handed out five more contracts on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Manuel Torres, Karine Silva, Javid Basharat, Cristian Quinonez and Gadzhi Omargadzhiev were all offered contracts by UFC President Dana White after their wins at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Omargadzhiev Secures Kneebar Win In Main Event Omargadzhiev pulled … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 9 Results: Five Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
TJ Laramie Out of UFC 268 Fight Following MRSA Infection
TJ Laramie won't be fighting rising featherweight Melsik Baghdasaryan at the promotion's November 6th event following a recent medical issue. Laramie has reportedly been diagnosed with an MRSA infection, per a recent social media post made by the UFC featherweight. The fight was set to happen on UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden in New … Continue reading TJ Laramie Out of UFC 268 Fight Following MRSA Infection
‘TUF’ Contestants Bryan Battle and Tresean Gore Paired For February 5th UFC Card
While a fight between Bryan Battle and Tresean Gore wasn't able to happen in the recent season of "The Ultimate Fighter," the middleweights are now expected to meet at UFC's February 5th card. The new matchup was first confirmed by Farah Hannoun and Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The pairing joins a UFC "Fight Night" … Continue reading ‘TUF’ Contestants Bryan Battle and Tresean Gore Paired For February 5th UFC Card
Renato Moicano Set To Face Alexander Hernandez At UFC 271
Lightweights Renato Moicano and Alexander Hernandez are expected to meet at UFC's February 12th pay-per-view event, per a report from Carlos Antunes of AgFight. The fight joins UFC 271, which does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Both notable lightweights are coming off a finish win. Moicano scored a submission win in his … Continue reading Renato Moicano Set To Face Alexander Hernandez At UFC 271
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